Press Releases 2024-25 - Quarter 1

PRESS RELEASE

GRSE Lays Keel of the last in series (Yard 3034) of 08 ASWSWCs

Kolkata, 10 May 2024: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd., (GRSE), Kolkata, in an impressive ceremony, at their Raja Bagan Dockyard Unit, laid the keel of the last in the series (Yard 3034) of 08 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Watercrafts. The Keel Laying was performed in the august presence of Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, Controller Warship Production and Acquisition. The occasion was graced by Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Shri RK Dash, Director (Finance), GRSE, CD Shantanu Bose, IN(Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.), Director (Personnel), GRSE, Shri Abhishek Ranjan, IOFS, Chief Vigilance Officer, GRSE, along with other Senior Officers from Indian Navy & GRSE.

Yard 3034 is the eighth and the last ship in the series of eight ASWSWC being built by GRSE for the Indian Navy. These ships are 77.6 meters long and 10.5 meters wide and require a draught of only 2.7 meters. Propelled by three diesel driven water jets, these ships can attain a maximum speed of 25 knots.

The primary role of the ASWSWC is to conduct anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and mine laying operations. These ships are also capable of full-scale subsurface surveillance of coastal waters and various surface platforms and coordinated ASW operations with aircraft.

These ships may be smaller in size but will pack a lethal punch. They will carry lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines, close in weapon system (30 mm Naval Surface Gun), and 16.7 mm stabilized remote controlled guns. The ASWSWC will be fitted with hull mounted sonar and a low frequency variable depth sonar.

PRESS RELEASE

GRSE CELEBRATES 65TH RAISING DAY

Kolkata, 22 Apr 2024: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) celebrated its 65th Raising Day, with fervour and excitement.The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees across all departments of GRSE, in the presence of Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Shri RK Dash, Director (Finance), GRSE, Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN(Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG(Retd.), Director (Personnel), GRSE, Shri Abhishek Ranjan, IOFS, CVO, GRSE, and other senior officials of GRSE.

During the event, Cmde PR Hari, CMD, GRSE, unveiled 'GRSE Varta 2024', the annual in-house journal of the shipyard. Merit awards were presented to employees' children, and employees were recognized for their outstanding performance across various categories. Cultural activities performed by employees added to the festive atmosphere of the occasion.